Perception

When you can see things others can't, what happens when someone is watching you?Everybody knows about Clarity "Clare" Fern. She's the psychic girl in school, the one who can place her hands on something and see hidden visions from the past. Only, Clare would rather not be a celebrity. She prefers hanging back, observing. Her gift is not a game to her. But then someone starts playing with her head and heart. Messages and gifts from a secret admirer crop up everywhere Clare turns. Could they be from Gabriel, the gorgeous boy who gets Clare's pulse racing? Or from Justin, Clare's hopeful ex-boyfriend who'd do anything to win her back?One thing is certain. Clare needs to solve this mystery, and soon. Because the messages are becoming sinister, and a girl in town has suddenly disappeared. Clare needs to see her way to the truth -- before it's much too late. Praise for Clarity*"Harrington's well-developed characters and tight plot are simultaneously charming, realistically complex, and intriguing... Clare is a teen detective for the 21st century." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Harrington writes Clare as an appealing character with whom readers easily can identify.... [G]ood beach reading." -Kirkus Reviews
"Filled with romance and mystery and twists and turns, this book is a thrill ride." -Romantic Times
"The suspense begins on the first page... Great for kids who love all things paranormal or who just appreciate a good whodunit." -School Library Journal Kim Harrington is the acclaimed author of CLARITY, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant readers, and PERCEPTION, which Kirkus Reviews called "a smart, paranormal mystery ride." She is also the author of the middle-grade series Sleuth or Dare. Kim lives in Massachusetts with her husband and son. When not writing, she's most likely reading, watching one of her favorite TV shows, or fantasizing about her next vacation. Visit her online at www.kimharringtonbooks.com. From Perception: A Clarity NovelThe breeze was brisk and cool on my face, reddening my cheeks. Though I was alone and the woods should have seemed quieter than they did when I walked with Mallory, they instead seemed noisier, full of chattering birds and the fluttering of falling leaves. I tried not to bristle at every little sound, reminding myself that nature made noise.
But as I neared the center of the woods, one particular rustle of leaves sounded exactly like a rushing footstep.
I spun to the right. A shadow flashed between the trees.
My heart began to pound hard. "Who's there?" I shouted. Praise for Clarity*"Harrington's well-developed characters and tight plot are simultaneously charming, realistically complex, and intriguing... Clare is a teen detective for the 21st century." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Harrington writes Clare as an appealing character with whom readers easily can identify.... [G]ood beach reading." -Kirkus Reviews
"Filled with romance and mystery and twists and turns, this book is a thrill ride." -Romantic Times
"The suspense begins on the first page... Great for kids who love all things paranormal or who just appreciate a good whodunit." -School Library Journal